GETTING TO KNOW THE TOEFL
adj. convertible Syn. alter
n. conversion
When boiled, liquids convert to gases.
The conversion from Fahrenheit to centigrade can be easily made.
curative adj. being able to restore to good condition
n. cure Syn. healing.
The curative properties of certain plants have been well documented.
There is no simple cure for the ills of society.
debilitating adj. weakening
v. debilitate Syn. weakening
n. debility
The lack of investment savings has a debilitating effect on the economy.
The patient's debility restricted him to the room.
deplete v. to use up; to reduce greatly
adj. depleted Syn. consume
n. depletion
She depleted all of her savings to buy the word processor.
The depletion of the Earth's oil reserves poses a threat to our current style of life.
finite adj